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GO: Cellular Component

vascular endothelial glycocalyx

Term ID
GO:0120239
Synonyms
  • endothelial glycocalyx
Definition
The carbohydrate-rich layer lining the vascular endothelium connected to the endothelium through a variety of molecules, mainly proteoglycans and glycoproteins. These form a network in which soluble molecules, either plasma- or endothelium-derived, are incorporated. 17256154
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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